IRB Barcelona International PhD Fellowships: IRB Barcelona is offering up to 5 prestigious PhD fellowships for young scientists, both national and international, who aspire to pursue a doctoral degree in Biomedicine or Organic Chemistry. This extraordinary call encourages highly motivated graduates with outstanding qualifications in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, computational biology, or related fields to apply. Successful candidates will join top-tier research groups and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and stimulating environment.
Designation: PhD Fellow
Research Area: Biomedicine and Organic Chemistry
Location: IRB Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
Candidates must have completed one of the following by December 2024:
- A university degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Medicine, or related fields within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) with 300 ECTS credits, including at least 60 credits at the master’s level.
- A degree from a non-EHEA university that qualifies the candidate for doctoral studies in Spain in the specified fields.
Job Description:
The fellowship offers an opportunity to work in research groups led by prominent scientists in the following areas:
- Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology (Dr. Patrick Aloy)
- Translational Control of Cell Cycle and Differentiation (Dr. Raúl Méndez)
- Pediatric Cancer Epigenetics (Dr. Alexandra Avgustinova)
- Colorectal Cancer Laboratory (Dr. Eduard Batlle)
- Research Unit on Asymmetric Synthesis (Dr. Antoni Riera)
Selected candidates will conduct high-impact research within these groups, contributing to pioneering projects funded by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI-MICINN) under the “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2023” Call.
How to Apply:
Applicants must complete and submit the online form available on the IRB Barcelona website. Required documents in PDF format include:
- Curriculum vitae with education and experience details
- A motivation letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining research experience, academic achievements, and interest in IRB Barcelona and specific research groups
- Certified Academic Record, with translations if necessary
- Two recommendation letters from university lecturers or scientists with whom the applicant has studied or worked.
Last Date for Apply:
- Deadline for Candidacies: 22 September 2024, 15:00 CET
- Deadline for Referees: 25 September 2024, 15:00 CET
For more information and to apply, visit the IRB Barcelona website or contact the Academic Office at academicoffice@irbbarcelona.org.
